PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend on The KYW To-Do List: Rock out and ride along in Ardmore, give your pooch a dog-centric day in Manayunk, or, see how much horror you can handle in one sitting at The Colonial Theatre.
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EVENT: Splatterfest 9
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville
DETAILS: Splatterfest is back at The Colonial Theatre for a night of some truly strange, bloody and rarely screened Italian horror cinema. Five different films will play beginning at 7 p.m. into the wee hours of the morning — if you can handle it.
PRICE: $25
EVENT: Open Porch
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Franny Lou’s Porch, 2400 Coral St., East Kensington
DETAILS: Connect and release at Franny Lou’s Porch for its monthly open mic event. If you are interested in participating in the open mic, fill out this form.
PRICE: Free with registration
EVENT: 59 ½ Annual Pocket Sized Philadelphia Folk Festival
DATE: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Online
DETAILS: A digital pocket-sized version of the Philadelphia Folk Festival is back and improved from 2020. There will be multiple stages/streams of curated music, a craft show, Zoom campfires complete with open mics, and a food and merch “tent.”
PRICE: Tickets start at $65
EVENT: Wine on the Waterfront
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 3 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing
DETAILS: Seven different wineries will come out on the Delaware River in Washington Crossing Historic Park for an evening of tastings and music. There will be live jazz, gourmet food and bottles and cases available for purchase.
PRICE: $40; $15 for designated driver
EVENT: Ardmore Rock N’ Ride
DATE/TIME: Bike races begin at 8 a.m.; festival kicks off at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Near Ardmore Music Hall, 23 East Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; see map for exact locations
DETAILS: As cyclists take part in the Main Line Bike Race (you can still register before 8 p.m. on Friday), come out to Ardmore for a free music festival with two outdoor stages, a family fun zone, and plenty of food and drink vendors.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Dog Days of Summer in Manayunk
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street in Manayunk
DETAILS: Bring your fluffy friend out for a dog-friendly day, complete with a puppy photo booth, yappy hours, dog caricatures and more.
PRICE: Free to attend